Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature.
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source
Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
Technology Standards Students will:
Use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
Use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, preparingpublications, and producing other creative works.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
Materials:
Paper
Pencils or pens
LCD projector
Computers with internet access
PowerPoint Presentation
Handouts
Prerequisite Skills:
Background information on Ancient Greece
Vocabulary from the epic poem
Information on Greek culture
Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint
Knowledge of Internet Explorer
Knowledge of media and movie making software
Student must have read and understood The Odyssey
Must understand the plot, story, characters, and vocabulary of The Odyssey.
Research skills
Using MLA style
Student Objectives:
Students will be able to collaborate in groups and work together as a team.
Students will develop internet research skills.
Students will use multimedia and other forms of technology to present their research.
Students will learn to use search engines for research.
Students will learn to use MLA citations and formatting.
Students will summarize their findings on a well written paper.
Students will work collaboratively to solve a problem.
Students will summarize and present their problem and solution to the class using technology.
Students will learn how to properly cite internet sources.
Students will learn how to determine if an internet site is a good source of information.
Students will develop research skills to help them be successful in school and beyond.
Introduction to PBL: The PBL unit will be introduced to the students before they begin work on Lesson A. Students will watch the two videos attached below to review the plot and action of The Odyssey. After the story has been quickly retold the students will be introduced to the PBL unit and the problem they will be expected to solve. Then the class will be divided into the collaborative groups that they will work to develop the multimedia presentation in to solve the problem and complete the PBL unit. Once the PBL unit and the problem have been introduced and explained the students will begin work on Lesson A of the PBL. Lesson will begin reviewing and teaching MLA research, formatting, and citations. These skills are necessary for the completion of the PBL. Students will use these skills to figure out their responses to the problem and developing their multimedia presentation. Students will learn the skills necessary to help them complete the PBL and then begin the research process to complete the PBL.
Procedures:
Students will begin a short lesson on MLA research, formatting, and citations. The first part of the lesson will be a PowerPoint presentation from the Owl resource at Purdue. Students will also have a print out of the PowerPoint slides with them at their desks. They will make notations as they go on their note sheets on their desks. Once the PowerPoint is complete students will receive the webpage evaluation guide that we will go over together as a class. Then the students will go to the computer lab and create a list of five excellent websites and five poor websites to be used for research. Finally the students will learn how to cite these websites and other sources through the MLA style. They will be given the MLA format and citation guide and practice creating a short works cited page. Students will the use this information and formatting style to complete their PBL project. Students will then use these skills they have learned from the first part of Lesson A and then begin the research and information gathering process of the PBL.
Lesson A
MLA Research and Citations
Content Standards:
Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature.
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source
Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
Technology Standards Students will:
Use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
Use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, preparingpublications, and producing other creative works.
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
Materials:
Paper
Pencils or pens
LCD projector
Computers with internet access
PowerPoint Presentation
Handouts
Prerequisite Skills:
Background information on Ancient Greece
Vocabulary from the epic poem
Information on Greek culture
Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint
Knowledge of Internet Explorer
Knowledge of media and movie making software
Student must have read and understood The Odyssey
Must understand the plot, story, characters, and vocabulary of The Odyssey.
Research skills
Using MLA style
Student Objectives:
Students will be able to collaborate in groups and work together as a team.
Students will develop internet research skills.
Students will use multimedia and other forms of technology to present their research.
Students will learn to use search engines for research.
Students will learn to use MLA citations and formatting.
Students will summarize their findings on a well written paper.
Students will work collaboratively to solve a problem.
Students will summarize and present their problem and solution to the class using technology.
Students will learn how to properly cite internet sources.
Students will learn how to determine if an internet site is a good source of information.
Students will develop research skills to help them be successful in school and beyond.
Resource
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ (Provides MLA citations and formatting help).
Duration: 1 Week
Introduction to PBL: The PBL unit will be introduced to the students before they begin work on Lesson A. Students will watch the two videos attached below to review the plot and action of The Odyssey. After the story has been quickly retold the students will be introduced to the PBL unit and the problem they will be expected to solve. Then the class will be divided into the collaborative groups that they will work to develop the multimedia presentation in to solve the problem and complete the PBL unit. Once the PBL unit and the problem have been introduced and explained the students will begin work on Lesson A of the PBL. Lesson will begin reviewing and teaching MLA research, formatting, and citations. These skills are necessary for the completion of the PBL. Students will use these skills to figure out their responses to the problem and developing their multimedia presentation. Students will learn the skills necessary to help them complete the PBL and then begin the research process to complete the PBL.
Procedures:
Students will begin a short lesson on MLA research, formatting, and citations. The first part of the lesson will be a PowerPoint presentation from the Owl resource at Purdue. Students will also have a print out of the PowerPoint slides with them at their desks. They will make notations as they go on their note sheets on their desks. Once the PowerPoint is complete students will receive the webpage evaluation guide that we will go over together as a class. Then the students will go to the computer lab and create a list of five excellent websites and five poor websites to be used for research. Finally the students will learn how to cite these websites and other sources through the MLA style. They will be given the MLA format and citation guide and practice creating a short works cited page. Students will the use this information and formatting style to complete their PBL project. Students will then use these skills they have learned from the first part of Lesson A and then begin the research and information gathering process of the PBL.